Unit 1 Introduction to knitting, Knit structure- its unique features and

7 lecture hours

• comparison of knitting with weaving with respect to production and properties
• Different knitting terminologies
• Representation of a knit structure
• laddering in a knit structure
• Basic knitting elements of weft knitting machine (Needle bed, Sinker, Cam, Needles)
• Different types of needles used in knitting
• Knitting actions of all needles
• Comparison of all needles

Unit 2 Circular weft knitting

8 lecture hours

• Introduction to Weft Knitting
• Passage of yarn through different parts of circular weft knitting machine
• Study of elements of knitting machines such as: creel
• yarn feeding
• loop forming mechanism
• take down motion
• stop motions etc
• Knitting cycle and basic elements of knitting
• Essential elements of knitting machine – yarn supply arrangement
• loop forming arrangement and fabric take down mechanism
• Basic weft knit structures- plain, rib, interlock and purl
• Properties and manufacturing processes

Unit 3 Different types of principal stitches such as knit, miss, held loop, drop or

5 lecture hours

• press-off stitch
• float stitch
• tuck stitch and their representation and their influence on fabric properties
• Structural modifications commonly used in weft knitting
• laying in, plating
• open work structure
• Recent developments in knitting processes such as Relative Technology (Relanit) for circular knitting machines
• loop transfer mechanism

Unit 4 Types of defects and their remedial measures for weft knitted fabrics,

• Requirements for yarn quality
• GSM and production calculations. 3 6

Unit 5 Flat knitting

4 lecture hours

• Basic elements and their functions
• Different types of machines and their operations for various stitches like miss
• transfer and drop stitch
• Socks and Gloves Knitting: Different types of machines with their principles of working used for above mentioned items

Unit 6 Warp Knitting

8 lecture hours

• Introduction to Warp Knitting
• comparison of weft and warp knitting
• warp knit structure
• application of warp knit structures
• loop formation in Program Name: Engineering Level: UG Branch: Textile Technology Subject Code: BE05029071 Subject Name: Knitting Technology a warp knit structure
• Warp preparation for warp knitting
• Warp knitting machine Raschel and Tricot: Passage of yarn through different parts of warp knitting machine
• Elements of warp knitting machine (Needle
• sinker and guide bar)
• Swinging and shogging motion of guide bar, Sequence of loop formation in Raschel and Tricot warp knitting machine
• Warp knit fabric representation
• lapping plan and diagram

Unit 7 Studies of different warp knit structures like

7 lecture hours

• Structures and properties of Single guide bar construction (Pillar stitch
• 1 X 1, 2 X 1 and other Tricot lap open/ close loop
• Atlas construction)
• Structures and properties of two guide bar construction (Two bar tricot
• Reverse lockint
• Raised loop
• Net structures
• Double needle bed warp knit- pile fabric

Unit 8 Types of defects and their remedial measures for warp knitted fabrics,

3 lecture hours

• Requirements for yarn quality
• GSM and production calculations
• Modern developments – whole garment production